WHIRLPOOL AFG 8271 NF
Owner's Manual

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
� Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use For best use of your appliance, carefully read the user's handbook which contains a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. 2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. 3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing The packaging material is 100% recyclable and carries the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. 2. Scrapping The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By making sure this appliance is disposed of correctly, the user will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons. The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. For more information regarding the treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, contact your local office, the domestic waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the product. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (the refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFCs (the refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (see the rating plate inside the appliance). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a naturally occurring, low environmental impact gas. Caution is required, however, because isobutane is flammable. Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged. Declaration of conformity � This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured in conformity with European Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 � This product has been designed, manufactured and retailed in compliance with: - the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC; - the protection requirements of the �EMC� Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. � The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection.

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